Engineering Manager

Details

At NordLayer, you will help build cybersecurity solutions that scale with businesses. NordLayer provides network security for more than 11,000 global companies and protects users across borders.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, development, deployment, and operations of solutions and features developed by your squad.
• Enable the team by setting clear direction and expectations and proactively eliminating roadblocks.
• Lead and grow an engineering squad of 8 to 10 specialists through guidance, mentorship, performance evaluation, personal development plans, progress tracking, and coaching.
• Lead sprint planning and squad velocity tracking to ensure product milestones are met.
• Develop and execute plans using agile development methodologies.
• Collaborate with other cross-functional squads.
• Discuss business solutions with stakeholders and engineers, propose alternatives, and validate existing solutions.
• Contribute to talent hiring and ensure the employee lifecycle is covered, including hiring, onboarding, growth, and offboarding.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience leading a team of software engineers.
• A solid software development background and either experience or an interest in developing an understanding of networking.
• Ability to understand the logic of systems involving complex technical challenges at the intersection of backend development and networking. Writing code is not expected for this role.
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices and best practices across the full software development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Openness to collaborating with and mentoring team members while sharing practical knowledge and industry trends.
• A team-oriented and proactive approach, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Online and in-person training, access to Coursera and Skillshare, mentorship, and internal career opportunities.
• Additional vacation days, sick leave, special-occasion leave, and parenting-related time off.
• Premium private health insurance available in Lithuania and Poland.
• Calm, Headspace, and Mindletic subscriptions, resilience and mindfulness training, and mental health events.
• In-house gyms, Multisport and Urban Sport cards, online workouts, and physical well-being support.
• Company workation opportunities.
• The ability to work from different locations.
• Gifts for birthdays, work anniversaries, weddings, and new family members.
• Summer camps for children and flexible working arrangements for parents.
• Team-building activities and company events.
• Access to the Vilnius headquarters, including silent rooms, gyms, a game room, a music room, and a coffee bar.